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'While all the other players drove back to Buffalo on the team bus, Horton had special dispensation from Imlach to drive the Pantera alone. Horton knew the route well and often stopped to visit franchises along the way. He had an early morning X-ray appointment for his jaw in Buffalo, that, given the amount of pain he was in, he probably didn't want to miss.' … [Read more...] about Tale of Tim Horton's last ride

'"Right now it looks like he wants either Millsie or Marty to be the starter," Noronen said after Thursday's practice in HSBC Arena. "I don't know what's going on. I didn't think it was going to be like this, but it is."' … [Read more...] about Goalie-to-go looks like Noronen

'The severity of Kalinin's injury wasn't immediately known. He will be re-evaluated today, but the Sabres are optimistic. "It's pretty much day-to-day," said Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier. "I wouldn't view it as critical or serious."' … [Read more...] about Three regulars may be out at start

'"If we're going to play him, we want to be sure on him," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Solid play by Miller is making decisions easier for the Sabres

'"Fitzy has played well throughout camp," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said on Thursday afternoon. "He has mobility, strength and he has played very consistent for us."' … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick’s final tuneup will be watched closely

Amerks release 10 players from training camp roster (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'"He has been as good as his stats," coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's probably the most all-around gifted player I've been around."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek low-key despite head-turning preseason

'Ray sued the union last December, arguing it was wrong in determining he was not eligible to receive a monthly stipend -- ranging between $5,000 and $10,000 -- during the 10-month labor dispute that wiped out all of last season.' … [Read more...] about Ray reaches settlement with NHLPA

'Defenseman Dmitri Kalinin hurt his groin in practice Thursday and could miss the Buffalo Sabres regular-season opener next week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Kalinin hurts groin

'Among the forwards, at least two decisions are coming. The names Ruff mentions most often when discussing the possibilities are Taylor Pyatt, Tim Connolly, Ales Kotalik, Derek Roy, Paul Gaustad and Jason Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Loss doesn't ease Sabres' logjam

'"Why are you still doing it?" I blurted out Wednesday afternoon at HSBC Arena. "There's still something to prove," Hasek said. "There is always something to prove, especially at my age. I feel there is something I can prove to some other people, and to myself."' … [Read more...] about Competition again lures Hasek back

'He sued the union after it informed him in November he had been classified as retired even though he hadn't filed the required paperwork. The union's stance denied him the $5,000 and $10,000 monthly lockout stipends paid to other players. "There's a settlement, and that's nice, too, but the big part was them admitting they were wrong."' … [Read more...] about Ray receives $70,000 settlement in suit

'What is your favorite non-hockey sports team? It used to be the Montreal Expos. Now I follow the ex-Expos, Vladimir Guerrero, Pedro Martinez. There's two teams I like in football - the Colts and the Bills.' … [Read more...] about Facing Off with Buffalo Sabres C Daniel Briere

'Individual tickets for the Buffalo Sabres regular season home game against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday October 26 at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY, go on sale this Friday starting at 10:00 a.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Tix Go on Sale Here Friday

Steady as he goes (Ottawa Sun) Hasek solid for Senators (Ottawa Citizen) Sabres rookie real deal (Ottawa Citizen) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage